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When you’re making an investment that can determine the success of your business, you don’t want to compromise
quality, reliability or durability. Choose B&K and you won’t have to! For further information on how the Versamill System
can improve your business, please call B&K’s sales department at (800) 631-0520 in USA or +(216) 292-4460.

V ER SA M I LL SYST E M A N D PRODUC T SPEC I F ICAT IONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Line Speed: 150 FPM (45 MPM) Section Name: Stud / Track (1-5/8” to 6” Web;

The Versamill System

1¼” Flange; ¼” Return)
Main Power: 230 V / 3 Ph / 60 Hz (41.3 mm to 152 mm Web;
Coil Weight: 6,000 Pounds (2725 Kg.) 32 mm Flange; 6.0 mm Return)
Material: CRS Galvanized
Coil ID Range: 20” to 24” (510 mm to 610 mm) Thickness: 0.018” to 0.035” (0.5 mm to 0.9 mm)
PRODUCES THE MOST POPULAR SIZES OF QUALITY DRYWALL STUD, TRACK AND ACCESSORY COMPONENTS
Maximum Coil OD: 60” (1525 mm)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
7/8“ Furring Channel (22.2 mm)
2” Angle (50.0 mm)
¾”, 1½” (19.0 mm to 38.0 mm) CRC (Cold Rolled Channel)
1½” (38.0 mm) Zee Furring Channel

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FORMTEK METAL FORMING, INC.

4899 Commerce Parkway
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

Toll Free: (800) 631-0520

Telephone: (216) 292-4460
Fax: (216) 831-7948
E-mail: Sales@formtekcleveland.com
www.bkformtek.com
www.formtekgroup.com

Due to continuous improvements, B&K reserves the right to

A MEMBER OF THE modify the product design and specifications contained herein
without notice. Please contact your B&K sales representative for
the most current specification information.

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The Versamill System

Formtek combines some of the finest names in metal forming and processing equipment to provide the best and broadest
productivity solutions available. Currently, the Formtek Group has targeted several market segments to develop and
enhance solutions. Furthermore, our group of companies has the largest service network in the industry to support your
needs. At Formtek, we are dedicated to our customer’s needs. With the largest service network in the industry, we will
be there when you need us.

This system utilizes our technology to produce the most popular sizes of high quality drywall stud and track Executive Summary
components. And, this system can also be fitted with roll tooling for Accessory products – furring channel, The B&K Versamill System provides the capacity to produce
20 (0.9 mm) and 25 (0.5 mm) gauge stud and track - as well as
angles, (CRC) cold rolled channel, etc.
various Accessory components. And, all of the parts can be
produced at speeds up to 150 feet per minute (45 mpm).

No roll changeover is required to begin producing stud

and track components and accessory items across the range
of the system. The simple adjustments and operator screens
are easily understood - greatly reducing operator training
time. The system is easily installed and its compact foot
print allows for optimum use of your floor space.

Return on Investment
The B&K Versamill represents an excellent return on
investment opportunity. We have calculated the following ▪ Flying Hydraulic Pre-Punch and Pre-Cutoff System.
payback analysis based on productivity information and
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▪ Operating Speed: 150 FPM (45 MPM)
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▪ Feet/shift: 54,000 (16,450 Meters)
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▪ Run time/shift: 6 hours
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▪ No. of Coils/shift: 3.6

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ROI Versamill System

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Payback (Months)
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Profit/Foot 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02 ▪ No Cutoff Dies to Change.
Profit/Meters (0.016) (0.033) (0.033) (0.066)

The System Includes:

Features
▪ Stud and track web width changeovers are made
quickly without touching the roll tooling.
Changeover to produce the Accessory Products is
as simple as turning a handcrank to position the
desired tooling set – no roll tooling change is
needed for most parts. The B&K Versamill System
provides the diversity of products and the line
speed necessary to satisfy customer demands.
Advantages
▪ Formtek Metal Forming (a Mestek company)
has received confirmation from
ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES) that its B&K
Versamill can produce light gauge stud and track
products that comply with the following codes:
▪ 2006 International Building Code® (IBC)
▪ 2006 International Residential Code® (IRC)
▪ 1997 Uniform Building Code™ (UBC)
▪ 6,000 Pound (2725 Kg.) Uncoiler
▪ Feeding and Straightening Rolls
▪ Flying Hydraulic Punch and Shear
▪ Versamill with Stud and Track Tooling
▪ Electrical Equipment
▪ Line Setup, Tryout and Service
Optional Tooling
▪ One (1) set roll tooling for 7/8” (22.2 mm) Furring Channel
▪ One (1) set roll tooling for 2” (50.0 mm) Angle – 20 gauge maximum
▪ One (1) set roll tooling for ¾”, 1½” (19.0 mm to 38.0 mm)
CRC (Cold Rolled Channel )
▪ One (1) set roll tooling for 1½” (38.0 mm) Zee Furring Channel ▪ Simple, Operator Friendly Controls.

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